Air Medical Helicopter Pilot — Sign-On Bonus & Housing

Air Evac Lifeteam; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 110,949 - 122,044; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $15K

Retention bonuses totaling $40,000 after 3 years

On-duty housing

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a qualified Helicopter Pilot based in Olney, IL to provide medical air transportation services. The role emphasizes safety and collaboration with medical teams for customer transport. The hiring expects pilots to have a commercial certificate and significant flight hours, ensuring the readiness of the aircraft and compliance with regulations.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,949 - $122,044 along with sign-on and retention bonuses, alongside housing provisions.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Possess a helicopter instrument rating.
• Maintain a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Have a minimum of 2,000 total flight hours.
• Accumulated 1,500 hours of helicopter flying.
• Have a minimum of 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
• Have 500 turbine helicopter hours.
• Complete 100 hours night unaided or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided.
• Meet the 230-pound weight limit with flight gear.

Responsibilities

• Work with medical experts for safe transportation of customers.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches and cleanliness duties.
• Maintain all necessary AEL and regulatory documentation.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and flight crews.
• Provide shift change info to the successor pilot.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate

2,000 Total Flight Hours

1,500 Helicopter Hours

1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours

500 Turbine Helicopter Hours

100 hours night unaided

Experience with B206 Aircraft

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a qualified Helicopter Pilot based in Olney, IL to provide medical air transportation services. The role emphasizes safety and collaboration with medical teams for customer transport. The hiring expects pilots to have a commercial certificate and significant flight hours, ensuring the readiness of the aircraft and compliance with regulations.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,949 - $122,044 along with sign-on and retention bonuses, alongside housing provisions.